MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Sept. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CCGI) ("CarCharging"), the largest owner, operator, and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging services, announced today that Truluck's, a national, upscale seafood and steak restaurant chain, now provides two Blink Level 2 EV charging stations at its Dallas, Texas location. Located at 2401 McKinney Avenue, the Blink EV chargers are available to the public and operate on the Blink Network, the software that manages, monitors, and tracks the Blink EV stations and all of its charging data.

"Supporting the mass expansion of EV drivers with the charging infrastructure necessary is imperative to the overall success of the market," said Mike Calise, CarCharging's Chief Executive Officer. "CarCharging strategy is to continually improve the overall customer experience, which is aligned well with Truluck's mission of consistently delivering value to the people who enjoy the quintessential dining experience."

"At Truluck's, we are focused on providing an upscale dining experience, so we are delighted to also have the ability to provide our customers with a visible, practical, and innovative amenity that enhances the customer experience," said Bo Dorton, Operating Partner of Truluck's. "Not only do we support current electric car drivers, but by the amount of customers inquiring about the Blink EV chargers, we are also expanding the awareness of electric cars and the charging process as well."

Blink Level 2 chargers are able to rapidly recharge electric cars, and accept payment with the Blink InCard or major credit card via the Blink mobile application, Blink Network website, or Blink customer support center. Blink's free membership offers drivers discounted charging fees on select public EV chargers on the Blink Network. Drivers can pinpoint Blink EV charging station locations and become a Blink member at www.BlinkNetwork.com. In addition to these features, drivers can also initiate charging sessions via the Blink mobile application.

About Car Charging Group, Inc.   
Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CCGI) is a pioneer in nationwide public electric vehicle (EV) charging services, enabling EV drivers to easily recharge at locations throughout the United States. Headquartered in Miami Beach, FL with offices in San Jose, CA; New York, NY; and Phoenix, AZ; CarCharging's business model is designed to accelerate the adoption of public EV charging.

CarCharging offers access to Blink Network, the software that operates, monitors, and tracks the Blink stations and all of its charging data, and has strategic partnerships across multiple business sectors including multi-family residential and commercial properties, parking garages, shopping malls, retail parking, and municipalities.  

CarCharging also provides residential EV charging solutions for single-family homes.  For more information, please visit www.BlinkHQ.com.

For more information about CarCharging or Blink Network, please visit www.CarCharging.com and www.BlinkNetwork.com.

About Truluck's 
Truluck's restaurants are all about fresh seafood, juicy steaks, succulent crab and delicious wine. Truluck's works hard to bring customers the best-tasting, sustainable ingredients that make sense for the plate, the palate, and the planet. The restaurants also offer a nightly cocktail hour, live entertainment, and are available for private parties. Truluck's serves 100% antibiotic- and hormone-free all natural beef, pork and lamb, and works with farmers that raise livestock traditionally and humanely, and feed all animals only the highest-quality 100% vegetarian feeds. For more information, please visit www.Trulucks.com.

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